Lakme Fundamentals Deep Pore Cleanser Review

by poonam on March 18, 2013

Lakme Fundamentals Deep Pore Cleanser Review

There was a time when Lakme lotions smelled heavenly but ever since they started upgrading the packagings, the formulation is altered and the wonderful scent is lost in the process. I have been keeping a safe distance from Lakme Skin Care for quite long but when I saw this Lakme Fundamentals Deep Pore Cleanser in the same old packaging, I memorized its lovely scent and added it instantly to my cart.

Packaging:- Lakme Deep Pore Cleanser comes peachy-pink a long plastic bottle with a flip top cap, typical old Lakme packaging which I used to like. The packaging is travel-friendly but not quite convenient to use as I need to either tap or squeeze the bottle to get the cleanser out which normally dispenses more than required amount hence wastage. Also, the opaque bottle doesn’t show the amount of remaining product in it.

My experience with Lakme Fundamentals Deep Pore Cleanser:-

Lakme Cleanser is a whitecreamy liquid with slightly runny consistency. It carries the charming signature Lakme fragrance of the good old days which is mild but somehow I didn’t enjoy it much this time. :(.

Usually, I use a makeup-remover for removing makeup and then use a creamy cleanser to pick up the residue left but for testing purpose and check its effectiveness I used this cleanser to remove all sort of makeup. Here is how it fared at the task –

Cleanser’s Performance- I used a generous amount of Cleanser and left it few seconds over the makeup swatches whcih I don’t do normally. Also Swipe it really hard to get off the makeup!! An Absolute No– Nooo as Make up Remover.

Though it failed as a Makeup Remover but its gentle formula can be used to remove surface impurities like dirt, oil and grime from the skin.

It doesn’t give me any breakouts but wouldn’t recommend it to others due to the presence of Mineral Oil which is a cheap ingredient and normally blocks pores which may lead to breakouts.

Recommendation:- I bought this Lakme Fundamentals Deep Pore Cleanser to relive the old charm of Lakme fragrance. It smelt the same way but I detest it now and was quite disappointed to see how ineffective it is at removing makeup and doesn’t work at all on water-proof makeup. So my suggestion is to remove makeup first with a remover and then use this to get rid of any residue and follow with a foaming face wash. Looking at its ingredients only make the thing worse as Mineral Oil is listed at the 2nd most position. Not Recommended!